Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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